Gluhwein

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Ingredients

  • Gluhwein, or "glow wine" is a traditional German beverage steeped with spices and sweetened with brown sugar.
  • 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. dried lemon peel
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1 (1.5 liters) burgundy wine
  • 2 c. packed brown sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Place spices in a 6" square of cheesecloth or a coffee filter; tie with a string. Combine wine and sugar in a Dutch oven. Add bundle of spices. Stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves and wine is heated through. Remove spice bundle. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.